2016

Finding the right people to care for your kids while you work can be a long process. Learn tips for finding the best child care for your family.

About Me

When I started working from home, I realized that it was going to be pretty difficult to take care of my little ones while I worried about my business. To make things functional, I decided to hire in-home child care to help me out. I wanted someone who could look after my children with the same attention to detail I could offer them, while being kind, caring, and gentle-hearted. After interviewing several different professionals, I finally settled on a nanny who understood what it meant to truly love and care for small children. She was wonderful, and she has become like a member of our family. This blog is all about finding better child care for your precious little ones.

Are your children getting enough physical activity each day? When your child attends daycare, it can be hard to know just how much time is being spent moving and playing. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention states that kids need an hour of physical activity every day. Without it kids can be inattentive, can have trouble sleeping at night and can even develop depression and anxiety issues. When it comes to exercise, how does your child's daycare measure up?
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Establishing childcare is always challenging. Unfortunately, being divorced can make all decisions regarding your child that much more difficult. Here are some helpful tips to make hiring (or paying for) childcare a little easier when you are divorced.
Put the Kids First
Kids are sensitive to matters concerning divorce. It is a stressful time all around, but more for the children. Don't fight in front of the kids over childcare expenses.
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Are you considering enrolling your child in preschool? If so, your choice may be related to your desire or need to return to the workforce, or it may be related to the best interests of your child. Either way, you and your child have likely created strong bonds if they have been home with you every day. You may have feelings that include excitement, sadness, guilt, or even worry. The following tips can help you and your child make a wonderful entrance into the world of early education and reduce any negative feelings you have about the transition.
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There is no doubt that the transition from a basic daycare program to preschool can be challenging for both you and your child. While child care during the first three years or so for your little one was more likely to focus on nurturing and meeting his or her immediate needs, preschool programs typically encourage early reading and math skills. In addition, it is also important to consider whether the option of full-time or part-time preschool will be the best choice for your child and family.
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